First Listen: Nora Jane Struthers, 'Champion'
You've heard of the breakup album. But what about the "stay together" album? The Nashville-based songwriter's stories of mutual care and openness are essential listening.
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First Listen: Stars, 'There Is No Love In Fluorescent Light'
On its new album, the Montreal band writes delirious synth-pop songs about love that's been compromised, curdled, or otherwise scuffed-up in the living of lives.
Songs We Love: Wireheads, 'Technical Man'
The six-piece band made the trip from Adelaide to Anacortes, Washington to record its new album, a tumble down the jangle of post-punk.
Songs We Love: Maren Morris, 'Dear Hate (Feat. Vince Gill)'
Maren Morris' new song with Vince Gill was written in 2015 after the mass shooting in Charleston. The country singer releases it now to benefit the victims of violence in Las Vegas.
World Cafe's Fall Music Fling Playlist
This all-autumnal playlist is full of tunes for putting an extra blanket on your bed, featuring music from Nick Drake, Ella Fitzgerald and more.
The Thistle & Shamrock: Cathy Jordan at Swannanoa
In this episode, hear the Irish singer perform at the Swannanoa Gathering in the North Carolina mountains.
Damian Marley Promotes African Pride Over Prejudice In 'Stony Hill To Addis' Doc
In its wide-release premiere, the short documents Jr. Gong's historic tour of the motherland with majestic cinematography.
A Young Lion Tamed By Chopin's 'Fantasy'
Watch the young piano virtuoso everyone's talking about, Daniil Trifonov, work his considerable magic on Chopin's Fantasy-Impromptu.
Shocking Omissions: Rilo Kiley And The Alt-Pop Force Of 'More Adventurous'
Jenny Lewis' bold confrontation of anger and her ability to mourn in such a raw way on the band's breakthrough album made her stand out in a sea of sad dudes; it made her an emo pioneer.
Lean Year's 'Come And See' Wades In The Water Of The Past
Filmed in a swamp just 40 minutes outside of Richmond, Lean Year's new video feels like both a redemption and a ritual shedding.